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2023-04-21 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
Putin FIRES Pacific fleet admiral in sign that Vladimir was furious military drills intended to send message to the West were a flop
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • Putin sacked Admiral Sergei Avakyants, 66, the commander of his Pacific Fleet

  • His sacking is a sign that Putin may have detected a failure in military exercises

More from Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin:
Change of commander of the Pacific Fleet
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[ColonelCassad] After a sudden check of the forces of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Federation from the post of commander of the fleet, Admiral Avakyants (commanded the Pacific Fleet since 2012), who was transferred to the post of chief of staff of the centers for military sports training and patriotic education.

It looks like a surprise check uncovered some unnamed problems that led to staffing decisions.

RIA Novosti reports that the position of the new commander of the Pacific Fleet (the previous commander Avakyants was transferred to military-patriotic work) the candidacy of the commander of the Baltic Fleet. (previously also served in the Black Sea Fleet as deputy commander.)

Admiral Viktor Liin is being considered. It was noted at one time in history with an attempt to break through the "Ukrainian wolf pack" through the Kerch Strait, as a result of which a tugboat and 2 armored boats of the Ukrainian Navy were captured.

PS. TASS reports that the reason for the departure of Avakyants from the post of commander of the Pacific Fleet was the achievement of the age limit.

PS2. Kramnik writes that in theory he could serve up to age 70.

PS3. MiG writes that the decision to leave Avakyants from the post of commander was made even before the check
Or maybe he didn't like his personal guard, the Russian Separate 155th Naval Infantry Brigade being used in a non fleet mission.

More from regnum.ru
The Ministry of Defense completed a sudden inspection of the Pacific Fleet

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the completion of a check of the readiness of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet), as well as part of the Russian Aerospace Forces and support units. The relevant information appeared in the department's Telegram channel .

“A sudden check of the Pacific Fleet confirmed the high readiness of the troops and forces to repel the aggression of a potential enemy from the ocean and sea directions ,” the message says.

The defense department noted that during a sudden check of the Pacific Fleet, a reflection of the enemy’s landing on the South Kuriles and Sakhalin was worked out. Also, during the test, Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Tu-22M3 long-range bombers of the Aerospace Forces simulated strikes against groups of mock enemy ships in the central part of the Pacific Ocean.

“The command and personnel of the fleet in a short time carried out the preparation of forces for military operations ,” the Ministry of Defense noted.

The department clarified that all troops of the Pacific Fleet involved in the surprise inspection are returning to their bases and permanent deployment.

A sudden check of the Pacific Fleet began on April 14. More than 25 thousand military personnel took part in it, 167 warships and support vessels, including 12 submarines, as well as 89 aircraft and helicopters, were involved.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-04-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [23 views ]  Top

#1 I wonder how many ships actually left the pier much less got past the breakwater.
Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2023-04-21 01:09||   2023-04-21 01:09|| Front Page Top

#2 Never happen here. Klingon's hang on like hemorrhoids.
Posted by Dale 2023-04-21 04:30||   2023-04-21 04:30|| Front Page Top

#3 After their amazing success in Ukraine do they really expect anyone to be shaking?
Posted by Chris 2023-04-21 11:57||   2023-04-21 11:57|| Front Page Top

#4 #1 No need really. They are demonstrably capable of self destructing in port.
Posted by Cesare 2023-04-21 12:06||   2023-04-21 12:06|| Front Page Top

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